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Article provided by Sanlam and written by Barney Jordaan for www.labourwise.co.za People may no longer be prosecuted for cultivating, possessing and using small amounts of dagga for private purposes. But what are the consequences for the workplace? The recent decision of the Constitutional Court in Minister of Justice & Others v Prince & Others to […]
Article provided by Adams & Adams Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind: inventions; literary and artistic works; and symbols, names and images used in commerce. Intellectual property rights are like any other property right. They allow creators, or owners, of patents, trade marks or copyrighted works to benefit from their own work or […]
Article provided by SchoemanLaw Inc In business, you engage with your customers or clients in good faith. It is important however, that there are set rules and guidelines that determine how customers or clients engage with your products and services. Terms and conditions (hereinafter “T’s & C’s”) provide such rules and guidelines. They further set out […]
Article provided by Adams & Adams Are you protecting your designs and ideas from prying eyes when you’re at a trade show? “Wow, cool design!” said the stranger, “do you mind if I take a picture to show my friends on Twitter?” Michael* was flattered. It was his first year at a local design expo as […]
Article by Amina Suliman | Senior Associate – Adams & Adams It was reported some time ago that a photographer named Shaun Earl Harris is suing the South African government for an astonishing amount of R2.1 billion for copyright infringement relating to the government’s alleged unauthorised use of a photograph featuring Nelson Mandela that Mr. […]
Article by Adams & Adams Have you been asked to present a brand concept, invention or idea to a potential investor, large retailer or big corporate? Do not disclose confidential information, new designs, ideas or inventions without appropriate protection in place – a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). You may lose the chance to obtain any protection for […]
Article by Adams & Adams The process of registering your company through CIPC would have helped in terms of business name searches, but you will need to consider registering your trading name, key brand or product names and any logos as trade marks. Consider registering your main trading name and key product and brand names or […]
